Sheffield music ‘really healthy’ says Cabaret Voltaire veteran – BBC
A Cabaret Voltaire veteran says Sheffield’s music scene is “really healthy”, with younger artists carrying forward the city’s experimental tradition. The comments highlight how the band’s influence continues to connect its early work with new musicians.
Cabaret Voltaire formed in Sheffield in 1973, pioneering experimental electronic music alongside acts such as the Human League. The veteran points to ongoing activity in the city as evidence that Sheffield’s musical legacy remains alive.
In short
- A Cabaret Voltaire veteran praises Sheffield’s music scene.
- Younger musicians are continuing the city’s experimental legacy.
- Cabaret Voltaire formed in Sheffield in 1973.
Explained simply
Cabaret Voltaire formed in Sheffield in 1973 and became known for experimenting with electronic sounds. The group was part of a wider wave of adventurous Sheffield music that also included the Human League.
The band’s early work helped establish a musical tradition that later artists in the city have drawn on. Sheffield’s scene links that history with musicians making new work today.